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MIIS Professor Wei Liang: Thankful for Good Students & New Book

November 21, 2012

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In the spirit of the season of giving thanks in the United States, members of the Monterey Institute community are sharing expressions of gratitude. We continue our series with Associate Professor Wei Liang, a specialist in international trade and development policy, as well as the political economy of East Asia and China.

When asked what she is thankful for, it does not take Wei Liang long to answer: “good students.” She says she is grateful for students that come to class “well prepared and have something to say about the subject,” but even more than that, she appreciates her students’ openness to different perspectives. In her opinion it is a critical component of any policy class for students to be able to listen to and understand the point of view of others without taking the differences personally.